Mutual of Omaha

Mutual of Omaha traces its roots to 1909, when it began as Mutual Benefit Health & Accident Association in Omaha, Nebraska, focused on health and accident coverage for a growing middle class.[1] As the company expanded, it adopted the Mutual of Omaha name and broadened into life insurance and annuities, using strong brand advertising and a nationwide agent force to compete beyond its regional origins.[1][2]

That brand-building mattered during the mid-20th century, when mass media became a dominant marketing channel. Mutual of Omaha leaned into consumer education and broad awareness, complementing agent distribution with national visibility.[2] The company's product strategy evolved with the U.S. safety net: Medicare-era demand created long-running opportunities in senior-oriented coverage and related protection products, while life insurance remained a core financial-security offering.[2]

Economically, the insurer's long history includes navigating war, recession, inflation, and the low interest-rate environment after 2008 that made long-duration guarantees harder to price. Like peers, it responded with disciplined asset-liability management, product redesign, and selective reinsurance to manage mortality and longevity exposure without overpromising in volatile markets.[1] Mutual of Omaha's enduring opportunity has been trust and accessibility: staying visible to everyday consumers and building a service model that feels straightforward even as underwriting and servicing became more digital.[1][2]

Sources: [1] https://www.mutualofomaha.com/about/company-profile ; [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_of_Omaha